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19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of a Pair of Hound Dogs in a Landscape by Henry Frederick Lucas-lucas (C.1848-1943)
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19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of a Pair of Hound Dogs in a Landscape by Henry Frederick Lucas-lucas (C.1848-1943)

19th century
Description

Two Warwickshire hounds, named Hermit and Wildboy, standing in a landscape.

Signed and dated 1889 (lower right) and signed, inscribed and dated on the reverse.

Oil on canvas in a giltwood frame

Dimensions in frame: 40 x 52cm

Provenance:

Lord and Lady Willoughby De Broke

The collection of Tim Rootes and Obby Waller, Barton Hill House, Gloucestershire

Henry Frederick Lucas-Lucas (c.1848-1943) was born in Louth in Lincolnshire. In 1878 he moved to Rugby where he worked throughout his life, painting hunting scenes (especially of the Pytchley), racehorses, hunters, hounds and polo ponies. Earl Beatty was one of his main patrons. Several of his works were published as prints, with the best known one being 'Putting in the terriers', 1894. He normally signed both the front and reverse of his work.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
52cm (20.47")
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Isherwood Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Hound Portrait to the 19th Century.

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Description
Two Warwickshire hounds, named Hermit and Wildboy, standing in a landscape.

Signed and dated 1889 (lower right) and signed, inscribed and dated on the reverse.

Oil on canvas in a giltwood frame

Dimensions in frame: 40 x 52cm

fig 1. An oil painting depicting two tricolour hounds standing in a field next to a tree trunk, housed within a molded gilt frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of a Pair of Hound Dogs in a Landscape by Henry Frederick Lucas-lucas (C.1848-1943)

Provenance:

Lord and Lady Willoughby De Broke

The collection of Tim Rootes and Obby Waller, Barton Hill House, Gloucestershire

Henry Frederick Lucas-Lucas (c.1848-1943) was born in Louth in Lincolnshire.

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In 1878 he moved to Rugby where he worked throughout his life, painting hunting scenes (especially of the Pytchley), racehorses, hunters, hounds and polo ponies.
Isherwood Fine Art

Earl Beatty was one of his main patrons. Several of his works were published as prints, with the best known one being 'Putting in the terriers', 1894. He normally signed both the front and reverse of his work.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Isherwood Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Hound Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA1024724
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16th to 19th century old master, british and european paintings and sculpture, specialising in period portraiture. Member BADA, LAPADA.

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An oil painting depicting two tricolour hounds standing in a field next to a tree trunk, housed within a molded gilt frame.
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Archive I An oil painting depicting two tricolour hounds standing in a field next to a tree trunk, housed within a molded gilt frame.

19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of a Pair of Hound Dogs in a Landscape by Henry Frederick Lucas-lucas (C.1848-1943)

Archive II An oil painting depicting two tricolour hounds standing in a field next to a tree trunk, housed within a molded gilt frame. View II
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An oil painting depicting two tricolour hounds standing in a field next to a tree trunk, housed within a molded gilt frame.
19th century portrait oil painting of a pair of hound dogs in a landscape by Henry Frederick Lucas-Lucas (c.1848-1943)
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An oil painting depicting two tricolour hounds standing in a field next to a tree trunk, housed within a molded gilt frame.
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19th-century British sporting art developed alongside traditional field sports, focusing on accurate depictions of hunting hounds, horses, and livestock within realistic natural landscapes. Artists of this era emphasized anatomical accuracy, breed character, and rural environments to document field sports and animal breeding achievements.

Paintings from this era were typically executed using oil pigments bound with linseed oil on stretched linen or cotton canvas, or wooden panels. Frames were predominantly constructed from carved wood or molded gesso plaster over wood, finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces usually display natural age-related craquelure across the paint surface, historic oxidation on the back of the canvas or wooden frame, and period-appropriate joinery techniques. Signatures, inscriptions, or artist monograms are often located along the lower edge of the composition.

Traditional sporting portraits are often hung above fire mantels, within gallery walls, or placed above sideboards to add architectural focus. They integrate well with dark wood furniture, leather upholstery, and neutral muted colour palettes.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, moisture, and fluctuating temperatures to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently with a soft dry brush and avoid chemical cleaners, consulting a professional conservator for surface restoration or varnish reapplication.
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